Head of Resource Planning | East of England Ambulance Service Trust


Company:	East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Salary:	£79,504 - £91,609 Per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Melbourn, SG8 6DE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Head of Resource Planning will support, and where necessary deputise for the Head of Operational Planning in predicting and defining the future scope and challenges in the planning and performance of operational service delivery. The role is a Trust wide one supporting the implementation of the Trusts strategic aims and on-going development through identifying opportunities for change to support improvements in service delivery. The post holder will influence stakeholders and oversee the transformation and implementation of agreed changes.

Please refer to the Job Description attached to this advert for further details.

The post holder will lead and be responsible for the delivery of resource planning for both in house and external contingent resource.

The post holder will provide leadership and professional management, combined with responsibility for resource planning across the Trust including the development and implementation of planning changes, providing expertise to support directorates in their work to redesign and modernise services.

They will support the delivery of measurable and observable improvements in planning resources both operational (staff and vehicles) and financial, analysing performance and variations to plans to inform the business planning and operational management of the organisation.

The post holder must be passionate, ambitious and have the desire to influence at the highest levels, both within the Trust and with partner organisations and the wider health economy, and must have a clear vision of how this post will contribute to the achievement of the Trust.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

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